Dermal Fillers and lip injections

What Are the Filler Options Available in St. Louis?

West County Plastic Surgeons offers dermal fillers and lip injections for St. Louis residents who prefer a nonsurgical approach to reducing the visible signs of facial aging, primarily caused by loss of collagen, the breakdown of elastin and hyaluronic acid, and shifting facial fat. As we grow older, our skin naturally loses volume. This soft-tissue loss and degeneration can lead to many of a number of common signs of aging, which can be quickly, safely, and successfully treated with dermal fillers and lip injections in our St. Louis office. Treatments are available to address:

Thin or wrinkled lips

Hollow and deflated cheeks

Tear-trough grooves under the eyes

Sagging cheeks and jowls

Nose and mouth creases

Injectable dermal fillers work below the skin's surface, helping our patients by enhancing or restoring volume in their cheeks, lifting their mid-face and jowls, filling in their wrinkles and grooves, and creating a smoother, tighter skin surface. Depending on the specific dermal fillers used, results can last up to a year or more. The effects of various fillers can be combined for a global rejuvenation, and they can also be paired with other injectables and nonsurgical treatments—such as BOTOX® Cosmetic—to provide a naturally harmonious and youthful look.

Dermal Fillers Available for Our St. Louis Patients

Years of research and clinical testing validate the science behind the FDA-approved injectable dermal fillers and lip injections we offer at our St. Louis practice. Options abound beyond collagen, the once common treatment for lips and other areas of the face.

Click here to download a detailed consent form from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons that describes the risks and benefits of RADIESSE® dermal fillers.

BELOTERO Balance®

BELOTERO Balance® is a hyaluronic acid-based filler designed reduce the appearance of moderate to sever nasolabial folds, smile lines, and vertical lip lines. Results have been shown to last six months or longer.

Average time for procedure: 30 to 60 minutes

Estimated recovery time: 1 to 3 days

Click here to download a detailed consent form from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons that describes the risks and benefits of dermal fillers.

Bellafill®

Bellafill® makes use of polymethyl methacrylate microspheres suspended in gel to stimulate new collagen production, reducing the severity of nasolabial folds for up to five years. It can also fill in acne scars, with results that last up to 12 months.

Average time for procedure: 30 to 60 minutes

Estimated recovery time: 1 to 3 days

Click here to download a detailed consent form from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons that describes the risks and benefits of dermal fillers.

Lip Augmentation

Lip injections help our St. Louis patients enlarge and reshape their lips to enhance their size and improve how their lips look in proportion to surrounding facial features. Multiple dermal fillers can be used to add volume to the lips. Your injector will help you select the ideal filler for you during your consultation.

Average time for procedure: 15 to 20 minutes

Estimated recovery time: 2 to 7 days

Small amounts of BOTOX® Cosmetic are occasionally used to optimize the effects of a lip augmentation. For lip injections in our St. Louis patients, we have found that dermal fillers tend to last longer in areas where there is less motion. BOTOX®, therefore, is often carefully administered to weaken the orbicularis oris muscle that helps us purse our lips. This reduces motion in that area and leads to longer-lasting results.

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